Kelly Doty, Ryan Ashley, and Nikki Simpson: In contrast to all the white looks at the award show, the “Ink Master” stars brought a touch of Marilyn Mansonesque darkness to the red carpet, Try NOT to notice them. less

Kelly Doty, Ryan Ashley, and Nikki Simpson: In contrast to all the white looks at the award show, the “Ink Master” stars brought a touch of Marilyn Mansonesque darkness to the red carpet, Try NOT to notice ... more

Photo: Christopher Polk, Getty Images

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Kelly Doty, Ryan Ashley, and Nikki Simpson: In contrast to all the white looks at the award show, the “Ink Master” stars brought a touch of Marilyn Mansonesque darkness to the red carpet, Try NOT to notice them. less

Kelly Doty, Ryan Ashley, and Nikki Simpson: In contrast to all the white looks at the award show, the “Ink Master” stars brought a touch of Marilyn Mansonesque darkness to the red carpet, Try NOT to notice ... more

Photo: Phillip Faraone, Getty Images

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The model and albinism advocate Shaun Ross showed that suiting and animal prints can mix in the right hands.

The model and albinism advocate Shaun Ross showed that suiting and animal prints can mix in the right hands.

Photo: Jerod Harris, Getty Images For Republic Records

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Model and albinism advocate Shaun Rossshowed that suiting and animal prints can mix in the right hands.

Model and albinism advocate Shaun Rossshowed that suiting and animal prints can mix in the right hands.

Photo: Jerod Harris, Getty Images For Republic Records

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Actress Oliva Munn was stunning in a revealing Nicolas Jebran dress. The embroidery kept the look modest enough that no pixelating of body parts was required.

Actress Oliva Munn was stunning in a revealing Nicolas Jebran dress. The embroidery kept the look modest enough that no pixelating of body parts was required.

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

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Oliva Munn - The actress was stunning in a revealing Nicolas Jebran dress. The embroidery kept the look modest enough that no pixilating of body parts was required.

Oliva Munn - The actress was stunning in a revealing Nicolas Jebran dress. The embroidery kept the look modest enough that no pixilating of body parts was required.

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

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Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, attended her first VMAs in a sheer Dior cruise dress that was both youthful enough for the 19-year-old actress and couture enough for a Jackson dynasty princess.

Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, attended her first VMAs in a sheer Dior cruise dress that was both youthful enough for the 19-year-old actress and couture enough for a Jackson dynasty princess.

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Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, attended her first VMAs in a sheer Dior cruise dress that was both youthful enough for the 19-year-old actress and couture enough for a Jackson dynasty princess.

Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, attended her first VMAs in a sheer Dior cruise dress that was both youthful enough for the 19-year-old actress and couture enough for a Jackson dynasty princess.

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

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Lorde’s Francisco Costa gown made her look like she was floating in a lilac cloud ... or maybe a lilac fog, when the wind blew in the wrong direction.

Lorde’s Francisco Costa gown made her look like she was floating in a lilac cloud ... or maybe a lilac fog, when the wind blew in the wrong direction.

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

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Lorde’s Francisco Costa gown made her look like she was floating in a lilac cloud ... or maybe a lilac fog, when the wind blew in the wrong direction.

Lorde’s Francisco Costa gown made her look like she was floating in a lilac cloud ... or maybe a lilac fog, when the wind blew in the wrong direction.

Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty Images

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Moschino designer Jeremy Scott was a solid gold cowboy in his own design. Never one to miss a promotional opportunity, he changed into a pair of Uggs from his new collaboration at the after party.

Moschino designer Jeremy Scott was a solid gold cowboy in his own design. Never one to miss a promotional opportunity, he changed into a pair of Uggs from his new collaboration at the after party.

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Moschino designer Jeremy Scott was a solid gold cowboy in his own design. Never one to miss a promotional opportunity, he changed into a pair of Uggs from his new collaboration at the after party.

Moschino designer Jeremy Scott was a solid gold cowboy in his own design. Never one to miss a promotional opportunity, he changed into a pair of Uggs from his new collaboration at the after party.

Photo: Christopher Polk, Getty Images

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Millie Bobby Brown, yhe 13-year-old “Stranger Things” star, is headed for a Kiernan Shipka best-dressed teen award if she continues her red carpet record. Brown looks smashing in her Rodarte dress: Do designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy have a new gamine muse? less

Millie Bobby Brown, yhe 13-year-old “Stranger Things” star, is headed for a Kiernan Shipka best-dressed teen award if she continues her red carpet record. Brown looks smashing in her Rodarte dress: Do designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy have a new gamine muse? less

Spice Girl Mel B was accused of sending a message to her ex Stephen Bellafonte with her Discount Universe dress. The message, in sequins, read: “You will never own me.”

Spice Girl Mel B was accused of sending a message to her ex Stephen Bellafonte with her Discount Universe dress. The message, in sequins, read: “You will never own me.”

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Spice Girl Mel Be was accused of sending a message to her ex Stephen Bellafonte with her Discount Universe dress. The message, in sequins, read: “You will never own me.”

Spice Girl Mel Be was accused of sending a message to her ex Stephen Bellafonte with her Discount Universe dress. The message, in sequins, read: “You will never own me.”

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

The most memorable VMA looks

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It was a white-hot night at the 2017 Video Music Awards (VMAs) and the red carpet showed it. Host Katy Perry led the white for evening trend in her first look of the night, a one-shoulder gown by Stephanie Rolland, followed by nine costume changes during the awards. Savage, Big Freedia, Noah Cyrus and others also embraced white in crisp suiting and even an oversized white hoodie. Other hot trends of the night included metallics (gold and silver for both men and women), sheer fabrics and plenty of rock ‘n’ roll embroidery and sequins. Click through the gallery for Style’s top looks of the night.